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100

What does it mean if someone gets a concussion?

Your head and brain shook forcefully back and forth.

100

If you think you might have a concussion, how will you know when it’s safe to play sports again

Symptoms have to dissapear completely. Ease back into the physical activity. 

100

What are some ways kids can get concussions?

Playing too rough outside, playing too rough inside, an accident, etc.
100

What are some symptoms of a concussion?

- Confusion

- Loss of consciousness

- inability to focus

- excessive drowsiness

- headache

100

What is the typical recovery time for a concussion?

A few weeks. 

200

How do you know if you have may have had a concussion?

Recent blow to the head followed by symtoms, (headache, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances)
200

What are the most common causes of concussions?

Sports related.

200

What age group has the most reported concussions?

Adolecents.

200
Are everyones symptoms the same?

No.

200

Are you more susceptible to another concussion after youve had one? 

Yes.

300

What can happen inside your head if you get a concussion?

Different parts of the brain can move at different speeds, producing shearing forces that can stretch and tear nerve tissue.

300

According to the CDC, how many sport related concussions occur every year?

Around 2 million.

300

What percentage of children tend to lose consciousness during a concussion?

Only around 5% do.

300

How are concussion symptoms classified?

Classified as mild, moderate and severe. 

300

Do you have to hit your head to have a concussion?

NO! For example, the damage to the brain can be caused by whiplash from a car accident. Although whiplash is mainly associated with neck pain and neck injuries, it can also contribute to brain trauma because it causes the rapid and unexpected movement of a person’s head, pushing the brain against the skull and prompting a brain injury.

400
What is the syndrome that causes symptoms to linger for months after a concussion?

 post-concussion syndrome.

400

Do brain injuries or other sport related injuries cause more deaths?

Brain injuries!!
400

Name one emotional/behavioural symptom of a concussion. 

anxiety, depression, appear withdrawn, tired, distracted ect. 

400

Are symtoms and recovery slower in the elderly?

Yes

400

Typically, how long do symptoms last?

7-10 days.

500

What is the percentage of people who lose consciousness during a concussion blow?

10%

500

What sport causes the most concussions

Football

500

About how many children, sport related accidents have to go to the ER

6%

500

What are the most Dangerous symptoms of a concussion?

  • One pupil larger than the other.
  • Drowsiness or inability to wake up.
  • A headache that gets worse and does not go away
  • Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.
  • Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching).
  • Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation.
500

What is the percentage of people who fail to get assessed after a suspected concussion?

25%